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DX52 WKY

2002 Kia Magentis

Grey Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,732 mi
Last recorded86,732 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 WKY
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 86,732 miles

anti slip rubber

n/s/.r quarter retaining clamp corroded off item loose

tape around the o/s/r flexi

Fail 21 Sep 2018 86,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens, aims NOT tested (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

anti slip rubber

n/s/.r quarter retaining clamp corroded off item loose

tape around the o/s/r flexi

Pass 23 Jun 2016 81,404 miles

n/s/r tyre inside edge

o/s/f cv boot leaking

o/s/r flexi rubbing anti roll bar ON THE LIMIT almost rubbed though to the cords

Fail 23 Jun 2016 81,404 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and the lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and the lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge on the limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F TYRE INSIDE EDGE

OIL ON MIN

o/s/f cv boot leaking

o/s/r flexi rubbing anti roll bar ON THE LIMIT almost rubbed though to the cords

Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both images

o/s/f cv boot is loose

spare tyre

Fail 29 May 2015 75,706 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both images

o/s/f cv boot is loose

spare tyre

Pass 16 May 2014 73,822 miles

both headlight images

o/s/f cv boot loose and leaking

outer edge n/s/f tyre

spare tyre

Fail 15 May 2014 73,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both headlight images

o/s/f cv boot loose and leaking

outer edge n/s/f tyre

spare tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,586 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,972 miles

Front brake discs heavily worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front c.v boot secure but losing grease

Offside rear slight brake bind

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 Feb 2011 63,972 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs heavily worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front c.v boot secure but losing grease

Offside rear slight brake bind

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Feb 2010 59,285 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 59,271 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,688 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s cv gaitor slight signs off leaking

Fail 11 Feb 2008 46,105 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 46,105 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,710 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Magentis?

Based on 64,198 MOT tests across 5,165 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
5,720
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,721
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,593
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,415
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,311
position lamp(s) not working 847
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DX52 WKY is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Grey with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Kia Magentis models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 58,050 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Magentis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,721 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX52 WKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Magentis typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Kia Magentis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX52 WKY registered?

DX52 WKY is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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